A long-term aviation infrastructure plan was unveiled for Odisha aiming to expand from a handful of airports to 15 functioning facilities to support industrial and tourism growth.
Year: 2026
Nipah Virus Outbreak Reported in Barasat West Bengal with Two Cases Confirmed
State health officials activated outbreak protocols and contact-tracing measures following the emergence of two confirmed Nipah virus cases in the Barasat area of North 24 Parganas.
Mumbai Auto-Rickshaw Union Urges Maharashtra Government to Address CNG Crisis and Revise Fares
Auto workers said a significant portion of their operating costs were linked to CNG prices and demanded emergency fuel relief measures alongside an overdue fare revision.
El Nino Risks Rising for India as Southwest Monsoon Loses Further Momentum Over Central States
Meteorologists warned that the stalling monsoon and weakening La Nina conditions increase the probability of an El Nino developing which could worsen the already historic monsoon deficit.
Rahul Gandhi Extends Support to NEET-UG Re-Exam Aspirants and Warns Centre on Transparency
The Leader of Opposition offered encouragement to students re-appearing in the national medical entrance exam while calling for the government to ensure the process is fully clean.
Rukmini Vasanth Deepfake Case: Three Arrested for Spreading AI-Generated Objectionable Content
Karnataka police arrested three suspects who created and distributed AI-generated objectionable videos targeting popular Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth via social media.
India Remains World’s Top Buyer of Discounted Russian Crude Oil Surpassing All Prior Volumes
India’s June crude oil purchases from Russia hit record levels as the country capitalised on discounts made available through bilateral payment arrangements outside dollar channels.
Mumbai’s Seven Lakes at Critically Low Levels as Monsoon Delay Sparks Severe Water Supply Crisis
The city imposed water cuts affecting millions of residents as reservoir levels fell to their lowest points in nearly two decades following an extended dry June.
Shiv Sena UBT Issues Show-Cause Notices to Six Absentee Lok Sabha MPs Threatening Disqualification
Party chief Uddhav Thackeray’s faction gave six parliamentarians 24 hours to explain why they missed a crucial party meeting or face anti-defection proceedings.
President Murmu Highlights Sickle Cell Anaemia Prevalence Among Tribal Communities
The President cited scientific studies showing that the inherited blood disorder is several times more prevalent among India’s tribal population than in the general population.